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Finding the Third Proportional to 256.25 and 569.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 256.25 and 569.75 is: 1,266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.25 : 569.75 = 569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.25/569.75 = 569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.25x = 569.75 × 569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.25x = 324,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,615.06/256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.79

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